Description: Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - 20 Seeds •Heirloom •Non-GMO •Deer resistant •American grown seeds •USDA Zones: 4-7 Description: With a little patience, you can grow this beautiful creeping ground cover from Wintergreen seeds. Wintergreen ground cover is great for shady areas with acidic soil. It is low-growing, shrub-like and spreads to 24 inches wide by stolons. In the summer it has sweet little bell-shaped flowers, and in the fall and winter, it has lovely red berries. Creeping Wintergreen offers year round visual interest! This aromatic little ground cover plant is not only attractive, but it also has a history of medicinal uses. It contains methyl salicylate, a medicine related to aspirin, and has been used in medicines for both internal and topical use. Its main use is pain reducing and anti-inflammatory. It is commonly used to reduce pain and swelling in acute arthritis and other joint problems. It is usually used as a liniment in muscular and skeletal problems of all kinds. Growing Instructions: Wintergreen ground cover seeds germinate best after a cold treatment. It is recommended to refrigerate Wintergreen seeds 4 - 10 weeks as the cold temperature helps to break the dormancy of the seed. Remove the ground cover seeds from the refrigerator and sow them directly in a prepared seedbed. Creeping Wintergreen plants prefer somewhat acidic soil and soil that has lots of organic matter worked in. Season: Perennial Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Well drained, high in organic matter. pH 4-6 Average Germ Time: 21-56 days Light Required for germination: Yes Depth: Press into soil, but don't cover. Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 24 inches •FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. •Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. •Growing instructions included on each seed packet. *All information is provided for educational purposes only.
Price: 1.95 USD
Location: Frisco
End Time: 2024-08-09T18:21:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.89 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Type: Herb Seeds
Features: Edible, Flowering
Sunlight: Full Shade, Medium Sun
Genus: Gaultheria procumbens
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Common Name: Wintergreen
Life Cycle: Perennial
Brand: Southern Seeds
Watering: Light
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
